To: Dale K. Weighill, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Sam Olson, Juvenile and Probate Court Administrator
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RE: Child Advocacy Team - Contract Approval
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of a contract between Genesee County and the Child Advocacy Team (CAT), in the amount of $724,824.00, to provide legal services for children who are subject of child protective and delinquency petitions; the term of this contract is from October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026; the cost of this contract will be paid from accounts 1010-662.00-818.003 ($719,824) and 2915-662.00-801.004 ($5,000).
BACKGROUND:
The present contract was the result of RFP #25-447. The Child Advocacy Team was the successful bidder for the scope of work issued.
DISCUSSION:
The Family Division of the 7th Judicial Circuit Court is authorized to appoint legal counsel to represent minor children in court proceedings related to child protective or delinquency proceedings. The scope of work includes representation of minor children in child protective proceedings, to include termination of parental rights proceedings. It also includes representation of minor children in delinquency matters, except for those instances when the juvenile is charged with a serious felony and prosecuted as an adult. The services include representation at preliminary hearings, through final disposition and review. Services also include representation at the family dependency specialty court.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The cost of this contract will be paid from accounts 1010-662.00-818.003 ($719,824) and 2915-662.00-801.004 ($5,000).
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
The family division of the circuit court is committed to providing serviceable levels of mandated representation at court proceedings.
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TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD...
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